If you are a sole proprietor or partnership, you must put your name/the partnership name plus the “doing business as” name, if it’s different

If you are a corporation/LLC, you must register with the state first, then when you have received articles of incorporation from the state, fax a copy to 202-366-3477 with your complete request for a name change

The statement that there is no change in ownership, control, or management of the company

If the name change is a result of you having incorporated the company, you MUST fax a copy of the Articles of Incorporation (after you receive them from the state - see above instructions for new company name)

Please note that while you may have submitted a request for a name change on line or via the mail, NO NAME CHANGES WILL BE MADE UNTIL WE HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION. Name changes take approximately 30 business days after all information has been received.

In addition, if you change the name associated with your US DOT number (via the MCS-150 form), it is NOT automatically changed on your MC number as well. You still need to go through the MC number name change procedure. If you change the name associated with your MC number, however, the name is also changed for your US DOT number